Hate Speech and Sentiment of YouTube Video Comments From Public and Private Sources Covering the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Hofmann S, Sommermann C, Kraus M, Zschech P, Rosenberger J (2026)
Publication Type: Conference contribution
Publication year: 2026
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Book Volume: 85 LNISO
Pages Range: 257-272
Conference Proceedings Title: Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation
Event location: Würzburg
ISBN: 9783032084880
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-08489-7_18
Abstract
This study explores the prevalence of hate speech (HS) and sentiment in YouTube video comments concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict by analyzing content from both public and private news sources. The research involved annotating 4983 comments for HS and sentiments (neutral, pro-Israel, and pro-Palestine). Subsequently, machine learning (ML) models were developed, demonstrating robust predictive capabilities with area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) scores ranging from 0.83 to 0.90. These models were applied to the extracted comment sections of YouTube videos from public and private sources, uncovering a higher incidence of HS in public sources (40.4%) compared to private sources (31.6%). Sentiment analysis revealed a predominantly neutral stance in both source types, with more pronounced sentiments towards Israel and Palestine observed in public sources. This investigation highlights the dynamic nature of online discourse surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict and underscores the potential of moderating content in a politically charged environment.
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APA:
Hofmann, S., Sommermann, C., Kraus, M., Zschech, P., & Rosenberger, J. (2026). Hate Speech and Sentiment of YouTube Video Comments From Public and Private Sources Covering the Israel-Palestine Conflict. In Christoph M. Flath, Gunther Gust, Frédéric Thiesse, Axel Winkelmann (Eds.), Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation (pp. 257-272). Würzburg, DE: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH.
MLA:
Hofmann, Simon, et al. "Hate Speech and Sentiment of YouTube Video Comments From Public and Private Sources Covering the Israel-Palestine Conflict." Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik, WI 2024, Würzburg Ed. Christoph M. Flath, Gunther Gust, Frédéric Thiesse, Axel Winkelmann, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2026. 257-272.
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